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SINTEF contributes to a reliable, environmentally friendly and cost-effective energy system

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Our research is developing the future's system solutions for hydropower, wind power and the power grid at the Norwegian, Nordic and European level –including in production planning, the development of offshore wind power and smart grids. We conduct internationally leading research that covers the entire energy chain, from production through storage and distribution, to end-use and environmental impacts.

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Researchers are harvesting green energy from ground vibrations

Researchers are harvesting green energy from ground vibrations

Vibrations in the ground are found everywhere. They occur when cars pass by, when machines are operating, or when the earth’s crust moves. For most of us, these are invisible forces. For researchers, however, they represent something far more...

Seafood should not have to fly

Seafood should not have to fly

A small revolution is happening in the fishing industry. Freshly frozen fish can now be thawed in a new way, and that means you will have access to super-fresh food from the sea – even if you live thousands of miles away.

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Energy systems projects

STORCITO

STORCITO

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Sustainable transformation of rural communities via technical, social and organizational innovations

FleksReg

FleksReg

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The project focuses on demonstrating and verifying a concept for enabling large-scale and hybrid flexible resources.

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FME SecurEL

Ensuring a secure power supply in a zero-emission future

SecurEL facilitates a secure, resilient, and sustainable electricity distribution grid that ensures both the security of electricity supply and a path to a net-zero emissions society.

SecurEL is a Centre for Environment-friendly Energy Research partly financed by the Research Council of Norway.

FME InterPlay

Integrating the energy system to reduce costs and preserve biodiversity

InterPlay aims to contribute to the holistic and long-term planning of the energy system, in order to meet our climate goals while conserving nature and biodiversity.

InterPlay is a Centre for Environment-friendly Energy Research partly financed by the Research Council of Norway.

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